Lyrics
These words are no result
Expressing that the lyrics are not a consequence of any specific actions.
Of any action I'd commit
Acknowledging a lack of corresponding actions to the lyrics.
It's just my love for violent theories
Revealing a fondness for violent theories as a theme in the lyrics.
That with time I've chose to knit
Choosing to incorporate these theories over time, symbolized by knitting.
Into a dark and scratchy sweater
Describing the resulting creation as a dark and scratchy sweater.
Made with rage in every stitch
Emphasizing the anger woven into the fabric through each stitch.
And I will wear these clothes so proudly
Expressing pride in wearing the metaphorical clothes derived from violent thoughts.
Causing everything to shift
Suggesting that wearing these clothes causes a significant impact on everything.
Into the darkest dreams of catastrophes
Immersing into dark dreams of catastrophes and identifying a victim.
And the victim on my list
Establishing a personal discretion in determining how long to live.
It's my personal discretion
Highlighting the element of personal choice in the duration of one's life.
How much longer I should live
Describing a situation where the speaker is drugged up and depleted of resources.
But they drug me up and sit me down
Acknowledging a lack of resources and feeling powerless.
In my nothing left to give
Reflecting on the aftermath of a situation where nothing is left to give.
And after all is said and done
Agreeing to remain silent and not reveal information.
I'll just agree to plead the fifth
Reiterating the commitment to silence, symbolized by pleading the fifth.
(I won't say a word)
Emphasizing the decision not to speak or disclose anything.
This is for all the years that I never smoked
Acknowledging the years without engaging in certain behaviors, like smoking.
All the lies that I never told
Referring to a history of refraining from telling lies.
And it's for all the things that I never said
Addressing unspoken thoughts and feelings now occupying the mind.
Now swimming through my head
Describing the mental burden of unexpressed thoughts swirling in the head.
Is this what you thought
Pondering if the current reality aligns with past dreams.
Not the life you've always dreamed about
Questioning the fulfillment of an expected and desired life.
So where to go from here
Contemplating the next steps in life's journey.
Towards the light at the other end of the sea
Looking towards a brighter future symbolized by the light at the end of the sea.
Get up, Get out and don't look back
Encouraging action, moving forward, and avoiding backward glances.
We didn't get this far just to turn back
Asserting determination not to retreat after coming this far.
I know it's courage that I lack
Recognizing a lack of courage but continuing to push forward.
But I'm running as fast as I can
Despite the lack of courage, running at full speed.
The waves are crashing on my head
Describing the forceful impact of challenges represented by crashing waves.
Like a bridge that all at once collapsed
Comparing a sudden collapse to a bridge with the waves crashing.
The death toll is the rapture of my pride
Connecting the collapse to a toll on pride, using death as a metaphor.
But I'm done being scared and lost tonight
Declaring a resolution to overcome fear and confusion.
This is for all the years that I never smoked
Revisiting the years without engaging in specific behaviors, like smoking.
All the lies that I never told
Reiterating a history of refraining from telling lies.
And it's for all the things that I never said
Addressing unspoken thoughts and feelings, repeating earlier sentiments.
Now swimming through my head
Repeating the imagery of unexpressed thoughts swimming through the mind.
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